Senior Software Engineer

Searchability; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with active SC clearance, based in Farnborough. This role involves designing robust software within constrained environments, reverse engineering, and deep technical analysis. Candidates must have a solid background in software engineering, experience collaborating with teams, and be eligible for UK DV clearance. The position offers a salary up to £100,000 depending on experience and follows a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering required.
• Experience in tackling complex and poorly documented problems.
• Eligible for UK DV clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engineered software in constrained environments.
• Reverse engineer software across various platforms.
• Conduct deep technical analysis of system architectures.

Skills

Software engineering with secure development mindset

Reverse engineering

Mentoring and supporting junior team members

Tools

Python

C

Rust

Assembly language

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer – SC Cleared

Location: Farnborough (Hybrid/On-site)

Salary: Up to £100,000 (dependent on experience)

Clearance: Active SC clearance (willing and eligible to go through DV)

To Apply: Email [e-mail]

The Role

• Designing and delivering robustly engineered software in unusual and constrained environments
• Reverse engineering software internals across a range of platforms
• Re-implementing system components to expose unintended functionality
• Deep technical analysis of operating system and hardware architectures
• Working closely with vulnerability researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment

Essential Experience

• Strong background in software engineering with a secure development mindset
• Comfortable tackling novel, complex and poorly documented problems
• Experience working collaboratively with researchers and engineers
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Eligible to hold UK DV clearance (SC required to start)

Technical Skills

• High-level languages such as Python
• Low-level languages such as C and/or Rust
• Assembly language or strong understanding of low-level architecture internals
• Experience developing offensive security / red team tooling
• Strong understanding of system internals (e.g. Windows, Linux, Android, iOS)
• Familiarity with automated build systems (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)